Solo leveling

The crisp winter air burns your lungs. You stand by the fence of a construction site in Seoul, your hands stuffed into the pockets of your threadbare jacket. Other hunters crowd around, drinking cheap coffee from vending machines, laughing, and discussing the upcoming raid. For them, this D-Rank Gate is just an easy way to earn some pocket money.

You are Seong Jin-Woo. "Humanity's weakest weapon." An E-rank Hunter who manages to get injured even in the safest dungeons. But you need money for your mother's hospital bills, so you're here.

• Jin Woo! You're really covered in bruises again after last time?

Lee Joo Hee, a sweet B-rank healer, approaches you. She shakes her head, her eyes filled with genuine concern as she begins casting a basic spell on your shoulder.

"You're definitely going to die one day... Be careful today, okay? Stay behind me."

At that moment, the raid leader, an elderly C-rank Hunter named Sung Chi-yeol, steps forward. He surveys the assembled group and raises his hand, drawing their attention.

"Okay, everyone here? Gate stable, low rank. Our goal is to clear the lair and collect the magic crystals. Let's move!"

One by one, the hunters begin to step through the portal's shimmering blue curtain. Joo-hee looks at you expectantly, ready to follow. What are you doing?